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Overall impression
Based on declared beer.
Aroma
Based on declared beer.
Appearance
Based on declared beer.
Flavor
Based on declared beer.
Mouthfeel
Based on declared beer.
Comments
Intended as a catch-all location for specific beers that are based on unique commercial examples that don't fit existing styles. Past versions of the Style Guidelines included a Belgian Specialty Ale style; this style fits that general purpose, as well as allowing non-Belgian entries of similar intent.
History
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Characteristic ingredients
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Style comparison
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Entry instructions
The entrant must specify the name of the commercial beer, specifications (vital statistics) for the beer, and either a brief sensory description or a list of ingredients used in making the beer. Without this information, judges who are unfamiliar with the beer will have no basis for comparison.
Commercial examples
Orval, La Chouffe
Tags: specialty-beer